A wing overlay across the toes of the Vibram FiveFingers Trailope barefoot trail running shoe helps keep dirt and stones from working in and improves fit around the toe area. The drawcord closure secures the fit, and the Vibram Megagrip outsole grips dry and wet trail. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"Crossing a creek bed of wet, sharp rock, the layer inside the sole spreads out the force of each stone edge I land on. My foot still feels where it is landing, so my stride keeps moving."